RBPlat posts 58% fall in H1 profit on lower metal prices, soaring costs
Platinum group metals have come off their highs seen during the early part of 2021, when the global economy started to emerge from the covid-19 shutdowns.
Latest Stories
Not enough women: miners meet in Australia under a cloud after sexism report
Australia accounts for about half of the world's iron ore exports, and women have long complained of sexual harassment in mining camps and offices.
Fresnillo’s half-year profit slumps on lower gold output
The company also warned of a hit from inflation and supply-chain bottlenecks in the coming months.
Royal Gold ups royalty on Cortez gold complex in Nevada
Royal Gold paid $525 million in cash to Rio Tinto for a 1.2% gross royalty on the Cortez gold complex in Nevada.
Ancient rocks reveal how earth avoided Mars-like fate
The development of earth’s solid inner core had everything to do with the rejuvenation of the swirling liquid iron in the planet’s outer core, which generates its protective magnetic field, something that Mars doesn’t have.
Gold Fields slowly turning Yamana deal doubters into allies
CEO Chris Griffith told MINING.COM there is still some pushback on the premium, but said shareholders are starting to understand the strategy.
First mover New Pacific, other juniors make headway in once off-limits Bolivia
Once considered a pariah, Bolivia is quickly gaining a reputation as an exciting jurisdiction for mineral exploration.
Chile probes giant sinkhole at Lundin underground copper mine
The sinkhole occurred at Alcaparrosa, one of two underground mines that make up Ojos del Salado, which in turn is part of the Candelaria complex.
Gold price rises to four-week high ahead of fresh US economic data
Bullion rose 2.2% last week and continued to climb on Monday as the risk of a recession cooled expectations for how sharply the Federal Reserve will raise rates to tame inflation.
